3. UK online retailers start the New Year off with a fabulous February

According to an investigation by IMRG and Capgemini, UK e-commerce sales rose 69.5% year over year in February as the coronavirus lockdown remains in place and non-essential physical retailers are closed.

Although the record growth of + 74% was not achieved in January, the figures for February were still well above the moving averages of three, six and twelve months (+ 57.1%, + 42.5% and + 42.7%, respectively) year-on-year).

4. The Very Group is preparing for hybrid work with the overhaul of the Liverpool headquarters

Digital retailer The Very Group has renovated its Liverpool headquarters with a focus on hybrid work.

In Skyways House – a 12,400 square meter former aircraft hangar – the company formerly known as Shop Direct and owner of the Very and Littlewoods brands has introduced an open environment with various breakout and collaboration areas.